Product Detail
- Product: USB / HDMI TVS diode.
- Packages: array, SOT, DFN.
- Focus: high-speed lines.
- Use case: connector ESD.
Product Description
This USB / HDMI TVS diode page is for high-speed connector protection where ordinary clamp parts can hurt signal integrity. You can compare USBLC6-style arrays, HDMI ESD arrays, low-capacitance TVS arrays and compact DFN or SOT packages by capacitance, line count, working voltage, clamping behavior, pinout and route symmetry. USB and HDMI protection should be placed between the connector and controller with short, balanced traces. Lian Tuo helps you choose parts that protect exposed lines while keeping the interface easy to route and test. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Our USB / HDMI TVS Diode Options
| USBLC USB TVS Diode Array | Low-capacitance option for USB data lines and compact connector-side protection. |
| HDMI TVS Diode Array | Multi-line protection for HDMI signal groups with routing-friendly package choices. |
| USB-C ESD TVS Diode | Selection path for reversible connector layouts and dense high-speed boards. |
| Low-Capacitance TVS Array | General interface option when data rate and signal loading must be reviewed. |
| Compact DFN TVS Diode Array | Small package choice for products where connector space is very limited. |
Feature Box
- Low CapacitanceSignal loading can be reviewed before sample approval.
- Multi-Line PackagesArrays protect connector groups with fewer placements.
- Routing SupportPinout choices help keep differential traces clean.
- Connector FocusProtection is selected for USB and HDMI exposure.
Keep The Eye Open
A USB / HDMI TVS diode should protect the interface without adding capacitance that closes the signal eye. Data rate, trace length and connector type should be shared before sampling. Low capacitance is not a slogan here; it is what keeps high-speed testing from becoming painful. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route.
Respect Differential Routing
USB and HDMI lines need clean differential routing, so the TVS pinout matters. A USB / HDMI TVS diode array should sit close to the connector while preserving pair spacing and trace symmetry. Package choice can make layout simple or force awkward detours. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Match The Channel Count
Some connectors need two protected lines, while HDMI and USB-C may need more channels. The USB / HDMI TVS diode package should match the line group without wasting board area or leaving exposed pins unprotected. Channel count should be decided with the connector map open. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route.
Avoid Generic Substitutes
A general ESD part may clamp static discharge but still load a high-speed interface too much. Lian Tuo can compare USB / HDMI TVS diode options by capacitance, package, line count and voltage so purchasing does not approve a slow substitute by mistake. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Vertical Product Applications
USB-C Connectors
Use a USB / HDMI TVS diode direction for USB-C ports when reversible routing and dense connector pins need careful protection. Low capacitance, package pinout and ground placement should be checked before the board layout is frozen. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
HDMI Display Ports
HDMI display ports need multi-line protection that respects high-speed signal paths. A USB / HDMI TVS diode array helps protect exposed connector pins while keeping trace balance and capacitance under control. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route.
Consumer Control Boards
Consumer control boards often place USB service ports or display connectors near the enclosure edge. A USB / HDMI TVS diode gives those exposed lines a compact protection path without forcing a large board-space penalty. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
FAQ
How do I choose a USB / HDMI TVS diode?
Start with interface type, data rate, line count, capacitance limit, working voltage, package and connector layout. The device should protect the port while keeping high-speed traces short and balanced. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route.
Why is capacitance important for USB and HDMI?
Extra capacitance can distort high-speed signals and reduce timing margin. A USB / HDMI TVS diode needs low capacitance so the interface still passes functional and signal-integrity testing after protection is added. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Where should the TVS array be placed?
Place it between the connector and controller, as close to the connector as layout allows. Keep traces short, balanced and tied to a solid return path so discharge current does not cross sensitive areas. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route.
Can one array protect both USB and HDMI?
Sometimes the same family may cover several high-speed interfaces, but line count, capacitance, voltage and pinout must match the connector. Do not approve a substitute by package size alone. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
What data helps quote USB or HDMI TVS arrays?
Send the interface standard, connector type, line count, capacitance target, package, old marking and quantity. A PCB layout screenshot helps confirm whether the pinout will route cleanly. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Can USB / HDMI TVS parts protect power pins too?
Some arrays include specific channels, but power pins may need a separate TVS with a different voltage and pulse rating. Review VBUS or supply pins separately from high-speed data lines. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
Can Lian Tuo support high-speed TVS equivalents?
Yes. We can compare USBLC-style, HDMI array, DFN and SOT USB / HDMI TVS diode options by capacitance, voltage, line count and package route. It also helps prevent a neat schematic from becoming a difficult route. That keeps the TVS choice useful for both protection and signal integrity.
